Panic attacks are sudden intense feelings of anxiety, fear and discomfort. The underlying cause of panic attack symptoms is the release of adrenaline into the bloodstream. This happens when the body responds to situations of extreme danger which is commonly referred to as fight or flight response. The trouble is when this release of adrenaline happens too regularly and unnecessarily, which leads to panic attacks.
Panic attacks are not caused by specific external triggers. A person with panic attacks may be doing something that he or she usually does, like going to the bank, cycling or taking an elevator and suddenly get hit by a panic attack. It just seems to come out of nowhere.
Negative thoughts will start to engulf the mind such as paranoia and unrealistic fears. The mind will believe that the worst possible things will happen; Things such as the ship sinking or the car from the other side of the road crashing in. All this regardless of the probability of it happening.
It is no wonder why people suffering from panic attacks are so affected by this affliction. They live in fear because of it. Panic attacks may come anytime and anywhere, and this has greatly affected their confidence to live their daily lives.
The best way to deal with panic attacks is to face it and not run away from it. Resistance will usually only make the situation worse. Instead, when the panic attack comes, face it with courage allow it to run it's course. This is an effective way to deal with panic attacks because of the following 2 reasons;
The first reason is because fear feeds on fear. The more fear you show and let out, the stronger the panic attack becomes. What happens when you are resisting or avoiding a panic attack? You are showing fear and giving the panic attack more energy. Thus the panic attack will be even more intense and last longer.
Panic attacks are like roller coaster rides. You'll notice that when you resist against the movement of the roller coaster, you will be more fearful and anxious. However when you go along with it, it will feel exhilarating. Remember, what you resist persists.
Second, by not resisting a panic attack and facing it head on instead, you will experience and realize that there is actually no danger in the situation at all. However if you continuously resist and run away from a panic attack, you will only escape it until the next time it happens.
When you have fully faced a panic attack and come out of it unharmed, there will be a sense of relief and understanding that it is your illusions of danger that have been creating these panic attacks. You will realize that in reality there isn't any danger at all. This realization will take away your fear enable you to face future panic attacks with confidence. Having this courage will lead you on the way to conquering panic attacks. - 2275
Panic attacks are not caused by specific external triggers. A person with panic attacks may be doing something that he or she usually does, like going to the bank, cycling or taking an elevator and suddenly get hit by a panic attack. It just seems to come out of nowhere.
Negative thoughts will start to engulf the mind such as paranoia and unrealistic fears. The mind will believe that the worst possible things will happen; Things such as the ship sinking or the car from the other side of the road crashing in. All this regardless of the probability of it happening.
It is no wonder why people suffering from panic attacks are so affected by this affliction. They live in fear because of it. Panic attacks may come anytime and anywhere, and this has greatly affected their confidence to live their daily lives.
The best way to deal with panic attacks is to face it and not run away from it. Resistance will usually only make the situation worse. Instead, when the panic attack comes, face it with courage allow it to run it's course. This is an effective way to deal with panic attacks because of the following 2 reasons;
The first reason is because fear feeds on fear. The more fear you show and let out, the stronger the panic attack becomes. What happens when you are resisting or avoiding a panic attack? You are showing fear and giving the panic attack more energy. Thus the panic attack will be even more intense and last longer.
Panic attacks are like roller coaster rides. You'll notice that when you resist against the movement of the roller coaster, you will be more fearful and anxious. However when you go along with it, it will feel exhilarating. Remember, what you resist persists.
Second, by not resisting a panic attack and facing it head on instead, you will experience and realize that there is actually no danger in the situation at all. However if you continuously resist and run away from a panic attack, you will only escape it until the next time it happens.
When you have fully faced a panic attack and come out of it unharmed, there will be a sense of relief and understanding that it is your illusions of danger that have been creating these panic attacks. You will realize that in reality there isn't any danger at all. This realization will take away your fear enable you to face future panic attacks with confidence. Having this courage will lead you on the way to conquering panic attacks. - 2275
About the Author:
Looking to improve yourself? Author Ethan Beh is a business consultant and self improvement enthusiast. He has spent many years indulging in various self improvement techniques including NLP, affirmations and how to stop panic attacks.
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